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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.08, 12,670.20 and 4,989.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.08, 12,670.20 and 4,989.42 is: 6,885.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.08 : 12,670.20 = 4,989.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.08/12,670.20 = 4,989.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.08x = 12,670.20 × 4,989.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.08x = 63,216,949.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,216,949.28/9,181.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.57

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